Descensional

/dɪˌsɛnʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by descension; describing something that moves downward or relates to theological concepts of descent.

Etymology

From descension + -al suffix. Created to modify nouns in theological, scientific, and philosophical discourse about downward movement.

Kelly Says

This adjective lets theologians and philosophers discuss descent as an abstract concept—'descensional theology' as a field of study sounds much more rigorous than just saying 'theories about going down.'

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